ZIP Code 66534
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Sabetha · Nemaha County · Kansas
- Population
- 3,725
- Median income
- $73,050
- Median home value
- $198,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.3%
- Land area
- 384.0 sq mi
10/sq mi
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Chicago
ZIP code 66534 in Sabetha, Kansas has a population of 3,725. The median household income is $73,050, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $198,900, 28% below the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 66534 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 384.0 square miles in Sabetha, Nemaha County, Kansas. The area is home to 3,725 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 66534 against Kansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 66534 sits at $73,050 (2% above the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $43,158. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $198,900 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $697 per month, and 68.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 66534 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Nemaha County, so you can benchmark 66534 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 66534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66534.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66534, Sabetha, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,725
Population
384.0
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 66534?
37.0
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$73,050
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$43,158
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,663
Total Housing Units
1,503
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$697
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2023)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 66534 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +7.9% | 154 |
| 2019 | -7.1% | 143 |
| 2020 | +14.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +1.3% | 165 |
| 2023 | — | 215 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 66534, employing approximately 2,351 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,363,000.
138
Businesses
2,351
Employees
$152.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 15.2% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.5% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 11.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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